Gardēz
Gardēz (Pashto: ګردېز, Persian: گردیز) is the capital of the Paktiā province of Afghanistan. There are about 70,000 people who live in the Province.[1] Most of the people are Pashtun.[1]
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ګردېز | |
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City | |
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| Coordinates: 33°36′00″N 69°13′01″E / 33.60000°N 69.21694°ECoordinates: 33°36′00″N 69°13′01″E / 33.60000°N 69.21694°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Paktia Province |
| Elevation | 2,294 m (7,526 ft) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 70,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Standard Time) |
Gardēz Media
Hilltop outposts attributed to Alexander the Great.
Gardez has the first Provincial reconstruction team (PRT)
